[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ideal family and business cottage Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34690000/34680900/34680847/672bae6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34690000/34680900/34680847/54f50a4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34690000/34680900/34680847/5088835a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34690000/34680900/34680847/02f51c7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34690000/34680900/34680847/e1bf1d22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Ideal family and business cottage. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 102530 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ideal family and business cottage Ideally located 15mns from Soissons and 20mns from Compiègne, 8 minutes from the castle of Pierrefonds, my Gentilhommière welcomes you in its quiet environment between castle and forest, it includes 5 bedrooms all furnished with a private bathroom, free parking in front of the house. establishment and free wifi. The living room with its fireplace, television and huge sofa promises memorable evenings. the fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, microwave, etc., laundry with washing machine and dryer. In the summer, its barbecue and garden for moments of relaxation or party with friends or family. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number AB1652141 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Ideal Family Business Croutoy Ideal Family and Business Cottage Croutoy Ideal Family and Business Cottage Private vacation home Ideal Family and Business Cottage Private vacation home Croutoy ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C49.38644%2C3.04115&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=En7_zzitIQW-npgsDvfUf-7Wdco=) Croutoy, Hauts-de-France #### What's nearby - Château de Pierrefonds - 12 min drive - 10.5 km - Château de Villers-Cotterêts - 19 min drive - 19.9 km - Clairiere de l'Armistice - 22 min drive - 18.6 km - Compiegne Forest - 25 min drive - 22.5 km - Château de Compiègne - 27 min drive - 27.4 km #### Getting around - Villers-Cotterêts Station - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Berny Burger - ‬11 min drive - ‪Beach Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bar Camping Croix Du Vieux Pont - ‬11 min drive - ‪Macao Beach - ‬12 min drive - ‪Le Chalet du Lac - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ideal family and business cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Ideal family and business cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ideal family and business cottage? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Ideal family and business cottage located? > This family-friendly Croutoy cottage is located on a lake, 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Château de Pierrefonds, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Compiegne Forest and Clairiere de l'Armistice. International City of the French Language and Musée de la Figurine Historique are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ideal family and business cottage Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark v. May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house Nice charming ‘old inn’ cottage. Quiet surroundings. Would definitely recommend. ##### Mark v. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvie F. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Formidable sejour La maison est tres agreable, propre avec tout le materiel necessaire. Elle est parfaite pour les grandes familles ou groupes, nous étions 10. Les chambres sont superbes, confortables et grandes avec 1 salle de bain pour chacune . Je recommande a 100%.Un grand merci à Marie-andree qui est joignable et chaleureuse. ##### Sylvie F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthieu D. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parfaite Gentilhommière Gîte idéal pour séjour familial ou groupe d’amis, très bon accueil, environnement très calme, région très intéressante à visiter. ##### Matthieu D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Adeline L. Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Maison idéale pour passer un moment en famille Cette grande maison bien décorée pour Noël, nous a permis de passer un joyeux Noël en famille. Chacun sa chambre et sa salle de bain est très appréciable. La cuisine est très bien équipée. Le descriptif (indépendant de l’hôte) comporte des erreurs : pas de piscine, ni bain a remous, ni lave linge. ##### Adeline L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gert Jan S. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Mooi verblijf Mooi verblijf, alle slaapkamers hebben eigen badkamers. ##### Gert Jan S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### angèle n. Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gîte familial à proximité de Pierrefond Nous avons passé un très bon week-end à Croutoy.La maison est bien agencée et bien équipée. Chaque chambre a sa salle de bain. La maison est bien équipée pour y séjourner à plusieurs amis ou en famille. La région est très jolie avec de nombreuses activités ##### angèle n. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. Aug 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Lovely house in picturesque village. Every bedroom has en-suite so perfect for groups or large families. Nice size garden with bbq. The large town of Compiegne is only 25 min drive away with a train direct into Paris. Pierredonds is only 10 min drive with castle, lakes and the best value for money crazy golf game I’ve ever played. Loved staying here. ##### David P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sophie l., Cambrin May 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent week-end ! Nous avons passé un merveilleux week-end en famille, nous étions 10, chaque couple a sa chambre , sa salle de bains av wc, la maison est remplie d histoire, elle tres jolie, un grand jardin tres agréable, bref on s y sent super bien, bravo pour le ménage car vu la grandeur de la maison, il y a du travail alors félicitations ! Merci pour votre accueil, nous reviendrons ! ##### sophie l. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Christophe M. May 8, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Le Croutoy Un accueil porte de prison, une maison sale, en mauvais état y compris les literies. A oublier ##### Christophe M. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne-Marie D. Apr 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour dans un lieu très agréable Très bon accueil Séjour apprécié également pour un excellent traiteur à Pierrefonds Visite du château de Pierrefonds instructive ##### Anne-Marie D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### François G. Sep 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent séjour Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette grande maison idéale pour passer un week-end familial ou entre amis. ##### François G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### didier b. Oct 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour tout confort Maison très spacieuse et confortable dans un village calme. ##### didier b. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019